Use the Windows Client

If you're planning on running the check-in kiosk on a PC platform, the Windows Client provides a simple and powerful hosting experience. The client application can be downloaded from your Rock install under Admin Tools > Power Tools > External Applications.

Configuration

After running the setup application, you'll have a Rock Check-in icon in your Start Menu and on your desktop. When you launch the application, you'll see the settings screen. Unlike the iPad application you'll see this screen on every launch, but the settings you select will be remembered for you.

Below is a summary of these settings.

SettingDescription
Check-in AddressThis is the initial page that will load when the application launches.
Enabling Label CachingThis setting will cache the loading of check-in labels, which keeps them from being downloaded on each check-in.
Cache DurationThis determines how often the labels will be re-downloaded. The cache can also be expired by stopping the application and restarting.
Printer OverrideThis setting has the effect of always printing from the device to the printer IP address entered here.
Printer ListUnder the Printer Override setting you will see a list of local printers configured in Windows. This allows you to print directly to a USB printer.

Tip

QR Code Scanning
Don't forget that QR code scanning to identify the person is supported in the Windows application. For details on setting up your device to enable this feature see the Kiosks chapter above. Note that scanning of QR codes generated by [Classic] Mobile Check-in is still limited to iPads only.  

Note

Closing the Windows Client
After pressing the Start button, the check-in application will load the initial check-in screen. When you are ready to exit, simply tap or click in the upper left corner of the screen six times in three seconds to close the application.